| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $171.45 | 9.590% | $187.8921 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.67 | 7.844% | $182.9789 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.30 | 12.624% | $65.6598 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 10.302% | $200.4629 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.41 | 8.577% | $170.9111 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 11.168% | $276.0079 | $276.01 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 13.857% | $42.6281 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.29 | $1,126.5408 | $1,126.54 | $1,126.55 | $1,126.60 | |